Physician Profile
Dana H. Smetherman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Smetherman
Dana H. Smetherman, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Covington, LA. Medicare claims data shows Dana provided 612 services to 604 patients. The services billed most often include screening 3d breast mammography, screening mammography, and x-ray of chest, 1 view. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811938251.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (985) 875-2828
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 OCHSNER BLVD
Covington, LA 70433
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
612 services · 604 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
186 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
184 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
44 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
44 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of both breasts | Imaging | 77049 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) | Billing code | G0279 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Covington 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Screening 3d breast mammography 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Smetherman's specialty?
Dr. Smetherman is a radiologist in Covington, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Smetherman?
Dr. Smetherman is listed at 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Smetherman?
The number on file is (985) 875-2828. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Smetherman?
Dr. Smetherman's National Provider Identifier is 1811938251. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How much experience does Dr. Smetherman have?
Dr. Smetherman has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smetherman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smetherman performs imaging including screening 3d breast mammography and screening mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Smetherman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smetherman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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